The Best Settings to Play Warzone on PS5

Call of Duty: Warzone demands peak performance for competitive play. While the PlayStation 5 offers significant hardware advantages, optimizing your settings is crucial for maximizing your experience. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the best settings for Warzone on PS5, covering both console-level adjustments and in-game options.

Understanding the Current Limitations:

It's important to acknowledge some current limitations. While the PS5 is capable of higher frame rates and resolutions, Warzone on PS5 currently runs the PS4 version via backward compatibility. This means certain features like true 4K resolution and frame rates exceeding 60fps are not yet fully utilized. While rumors and speculation about a native PS5 version persist, this guide focuses on optimizing the currently available version.

PS5 System Settings:

These settings are adjusted within the PS5 system menu, affecting all games.

1. Video Output:

   • Navigate to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output.
   • Resolution: While 4K output is possible, for the most consistent performance and potential future high frame rate support, consider setting this to 1080p. This can provide a smoother experience, especially during intense action. If you prioritize visual fidelity and have a high-end 4K display, you can still use 4K.
   • HDR: Turn HDR OFF. While HDR can enhance visuals in some games, it can introduce input lag and doesn't offer a significant advantage in competitive shooters like Warzone.
   • Deep Color Output: Turn OFF. Similar to HDR, this setting can negatively impact performance without providing a substantial benefit in this context.

2. Game Presets:

   • Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Game Presets.
   • Performance Mode or Resolution Mode: Select Performance Mode. This ¹ prioritizes frame rate over resolution, providing a smoother and more responsive gameplay experience, crucial for competitive play. Manually setting this ensures consistent performance regardless of game updates.   

In-Game Warzone Settings:

These settings are adjusted within the Warzone game itself.

1. Accessing In-Game Options: Launch Warzone and from the main menu, press the Options button (formerly Start).

2. Graphics Settings:

   • Motion Blur:
     • World Motion Blur: Disable. This setting creates a blurring effect during movement, which can hinder visibility and make it harder to track targets.
     • Weapon Motion Blur: Disable. Similar to World Motion Blur, this affects weapon movement and should be turned off for maximum clarity.
   • Film Grain: Set to 0. Film grain adds a grainy overlay to the image, which can create visual noise and distract from gameplay. Setting it to zero provides the clearest possible image.

Key Considerations and Future Updates:

• PS5 Native Version: The possibility of a dedicated PS5 version of Warzone remains a topic of discussion. A native version could unlock higher frame rates, true 4K resolution, and other graphical enhancements. Keep an eye out for official announcements from Activision.
• Performance vs. Resolution: While 4K offers a sharper image, prioritizing performance (higher frame rates) is generally recommended for competitive shooters. The smoother gameplay and reduced input lag provided by higher frame rates can give you a significant advantage.
• Regular Updates: Warzone is frequently updated, which can sometimes affect performance. It's always a good idea to check for game and system updates to ensure optimal performance.

Conclusion:

By implementing these settings, you can significantly enhance your Warzone experience on PS5. While current limitations exist due to the backward compatibility nature of the game, these optimizations will ensure you're getting the best possible performance and visual clarity. As potential future updates and a native PS5 version emerge, this guide will be updated to reflect any new optimal settings.